Consider a teacher who wants to introduce a text that includes content that might be sensitive or upsetting for some students. How should the teacher prepare to address potential issues that students might have due to their prior experiences, while also fostering a sense of safety and respect in the classroom? What steps would you recommend for the teacher to take in order to ensure that both students and parents are adequately prepared for the content of the text?

How do you manage difficult parents that seem to blame teachers for their child's behavior and absences?

Does your school or district plan an open house prior to the first day of school, on the night of the first day of school, or sometime afterwards?

How do you manage difficult parents that seem to blame teachers for their child's behavior and absences?